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National Gallery of Australia Tours

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The National Gallery of Australia is home to the most valuable collection of art in Australia. The national collection comprises over 155,000 works of art, including the world’s largest collection of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander art.

Make the most of your visit by joining a guided tour with a friendly and knowledgeable Voluntary Guide. Tours can take visitors through the collection, or allow you to explore current exhibitions.

Bookings are always recommended for guided tours. Visit the What's On page of their website to book your spot.

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Collection Tours

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  • Free general admission

Virtual gallery tours

Take a live virtual tour of the National Museum from anywhere in Australia and beyond. Tours are available for all ages and abilities.

This is an interactive experience – see our exhibitions and collections, ask questions and join the conversation. Email [email protected] for more information or to make a booking.

The Museum also offers free curriculum-aligned digital excursions for schools.

How does it work?

A man is holding a boomerang in a studio with digital equipment. - click to view larger image

An experienced Museum staff member will guide your group through one of our exhibitions via a variety of online platforms.

Connect with your:

  • computer with a built-in or connected webcam and microphone
  • mobile device
  • videoconferencing system.

We offer free tours to access groups and community organisations. Please get in touch if you would like to make a booking.

If you are interested in tours and workshops for corporate groups, please contact us for further information and pricing.

Email [email protected] for more information or to make a booking.

Available tours

We offer tours of our permanent galleries and temporary exhibitions. Contact us for timing and availability.

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The National Museum of Australia acknowledges First Australians and recognises their continuous connection to Country, community and culture.

This website contains names, images and voices of deceased Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

The National Gallery, London

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Detail of Henri Rousseau, 'Surprised!', 1891

Bringing people and paintings together

Admission free, donations welcome

Open daily: 10am - 6pm Friday lates until 9pm

Trafalgar Square, London WC2N 5DN

Plan your visit

Need more assistance? Visit our access page

Make the most of your visit

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Visitor at the National Gallery

Our must-see paintings

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Ochre restaurant

Eat and drink

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Portico entrance shop

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Explore as a family

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From Leonardo da Vinci to Vincent van Gogh

Stop by our cafés or join us for lunch, dinner, afternoon tea or cocktails at our stunning restaurant, Ochre.

Browse our prints, souvenirs and latest gifts

Free things for kids of all ages

Exhibitions and displays

Hockney and piero: a longer look, van gogh: poets and lovers, ng stories: making a national gallery, discover constable & the hay wain, parmigianino: the vision of saint jerome, siena: the rise of painting 1300 ‒1350, josé maría velasco.

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Daily guided tour

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Eva Gonzalès, the Impressionist

New acquisition members' talk and q&a.

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In Focus: Henri Rousseau

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The National Gallery at 200: Past, Present, Future

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Connecting British theatre to the Gallery

With theatre critic michael billington.

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How to unlock your imagination

Transforming mind and body with viviana caro.

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My Favourite Painting

'mary magdalene'.

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10-minute talk

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Curator's introduction to Van Gogh: Poets & Lovers

Members' talk and q&a.

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Look, talk, draw

Looking at artworks through drawing.

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Sketch tour

An introduction to..., 'van gogh: poets & lovers'.

Online or in Gallery, our Members enjoy more. Join today

Across the UK

What's on near you

More than half the UK population are within an hour's journey of a National Gallery masterpiece.

Explore our stories, games and virtual gallery from the comfort of your own home

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Picture of the month: September 2024

Conservation Fellow Maria Carolina Peña-Mariño takes us through the process of restoring this work by Richard Wilson.

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Virtual experiences

Virtual tours

Step inside the Gallery and explore one of the greatest collections of paintings, from the comfort of your home.

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The Keeper Council

Welcome to the Keeper Council where Keepers assemble to hone their craft and share all the latest Keeper goss.

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Online art tutorials

Make and create

Get stuck in with our online art tutorials you can easily follow at home.

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Read and watch our latest stories.

Follow our stories

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